1988Final results
1988 election for President in Arizona
President · Arizona
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 60.0% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 21.2 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
60.0%702,541
Michael DukakisDemocrat
38.7%454,029
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
1.1%13,351
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.1%1,662
1,171,873 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1988
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
George H.w. Bush (R)Michael Dukakis (D)
Also on the ballot: Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 1.1%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.1%